Unit 9: Life, Light, Love

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What is the process by which a green plant turns water and carbon dioxide into food when exposed to light?

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Photosynthesis is the process by which green plants use sunlight to convert water and carbon dioxide into glucose (food) and oxygen.

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What is the art, process, or job of taking pictures with a camera?

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Photography is the art and practice of capturing images using a camera, originally involving light exposure on special paper.

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What do you call a wealthy person who gives money and time to help others?

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A philanthropist is someone who donates their resources to improve the well-being of others.

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What is the term for a person who loves or collects books?

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A bibliophile is a person who has a great love for books and often collects them.

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What is the story of a real person's life written by someone else called?

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A biography is a detailed description of a person's life written by another person.

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What is the term for the study of living organisms?

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Biology is the scientific study of life and living organisms.

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What is the term for a particle of light?

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A photon is a fundamental particle representing a quantum of light or other electromagnetic radiation.

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What is the term for a person who studies the fundamental nature of knowledge, reality, and existence?

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A philosopher is someone who seeks to understand and explain the nature of existence and knowledge.

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What do you call a substance that can decompose naturally?

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Biodegradable refers to materials that can be broken down by microorganisms into natural substances.

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What is the term for the process of using light to create images on a surface?

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Photography involves using light to capture images on a light-sensitive surface.